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PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Talks with Putin and Xi at BRICS Summit in New Delhi

The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, bringing together leaders of major emerging economies. Prime Minister Modi is set to hold separate bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines. The summit agenda is focused on key areas including economic cooperation, technology, energy, and global governance. Leaders are also expected to address pressing concerns such as food and energy security amid ongoing global trade tensions. The gathering seeks to foster greater resilience, innovation, and sustainable collaboration among BRICS member nations.

Tanya Chaudhary breaks national record in women's hammer throw ahead of Asian Games

Indian athlete Tanya Chaudhary has set a new national record in women's hammer throw, achieving a distance of 68.35 metres. The feat comes just days before the Asian Games, giving India a major boost in athletics. Her performance surpasses the previous national record held by Anushka Yadav. Both Chaudhary and Yadav are now considered among India's top competitors in the discipline. The timing of the record break has raised optimism around India's medal prospects at the upcoming Games.